Microsoft Launches Copilot Tasks — Autonomous AI Agent That Works For You While You Sleep

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Microsoft just launched Copilot Tasks on February 26, 2026—an autonomous AI agent that can plan, run, and finish multi-step work for you, even while your computer is off. You describe a goal in plain language, and it breaks the job into steps, uses its own cloud browser plus app integrations, then reports back with results and links. It matters because this shifts Copilot from a chatbot that only answers questions into something that actually does research, monitoring, scheduling, and coordination across Microsoft 365 and the web. Safety stays in the loop through user control checkpoints that pause before spending money, sending messages, or making irreversible or sensitive changes. It’s in a limited research preview with a public waitlist now, expected to tie into Copilot Pro, starting in the US with broader rollout planned for later in 2026—so sign up if you want early access and keep an eye on privacy controls and the audit trail as you try it.

• What is Microsoft Copilot Tasks and when was it launched?
• How much does Copilot Tasks cost?
• Is Copilot Tasks safe? Can it spend money without permission?
• How is Copilot Tasks different from regular Copilot?

AI-assisted summary, checked by the TamilTech editorial team.